Title
Virgin and Child, Seat of Wisdom
Creator
Date
12th century
Description
VIRGIN AND CHILD, SEAT OF WISDOM (SEDES SAPIENTIAE) (French (Ile de France), 12th century), the carved limestone sculpture depicts Mary in robes seated on a throne holding the Christ Child on her lap. The sculpture bears traces of the original applied polychrome decoration.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
limestone
Extent
H: 31"
Collection
Source
Gift of Harold S. Vanderbilt.
Identifier
PSNC.219
Related Materials
"Duveen, A Life in Art" by Meryle Secrest; Alfred G. Knopf, New York, 2004. pp. 214-215.
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